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JK Parkin

@jkparkin.bsky.social
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He/him. Runs smashpages.net, where he posts lots of comics publishing news and other stuff.

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Smash Pages @smashpages.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Smash Pages Q&A | Craig Hurd-McKenney on 'Best Friend Show,' a new YA graphic novel coming from Nakama Press this October: smashpages.net/2026/09/14/s...
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Smash Pages @smashpages.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Smash Pages Q&A | Darryl Cunningham talks about his first fictional graphic novel, 'John of the Night,' which arrives in September from @averyhill.bsky.social: smashpages.net/2026/08/25/s...
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
“‘Satan-worshipping doo-wop duo’ is by itself such an incredible descriptor that we are elated to have gotten to use it twice in two paragraphs.”
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Charley Crockett Is at War With Jack White and Satan. Thank God.
The ongoing biblical spat is precisely the thrill country music needed.
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I might be more surprised that they even made it this far, but hey -- in my high school days, I was always a sucker for the "penny" offer. This is how I ended up with CDs featuring that one good song I wouldn't have bought otherwise.
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Columbia House Shuttering After 71 Years Selling Music, Movies By Mail - Media Play News
Columbia House, the membership brand synonymous with mail-order access to discounted music records, CDs (“12 CDs for a penny”) and DVD movies, is shutting down after 71 years. “After Sept. 15, The Col...
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Marvel revisits the road to 'Secret Wars' with 5 'Incursions' one-shots, starting in November: smashpages.net/2026/08/19/m...
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I like posting things like this, where the artist shares some additional context about a project through music. And I'd love to post more of these on Smash Pages, so if you are a creator who makes playlists for your projects, hit me up!
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I always enjoy reading Chris's work, and this interview was particularly fun.
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Brigid Alverson @brigidalverson.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Here's the comment I submitted. Feel free to use it for inspiration or as a template.
I am writing to oppose the proposed changes to 2 CFR 200.

The proposed changes will do serious harm to American research and civic life. Science that is constrained by politics is not science. The USSR’s embrace of Lysenkoism and China’s promotion of Mao Tse-Tung’s flawed policies are two examples of the suppression of knowledge leading to famine and other catastrophic results. The U.S. has largely avoided such meddling, which is why, up till now, we have had the greatest scientific programs in the world, programs that led to the moon landings, vastly improved public health, and cures for once intractable diseases. This infrastructure is now facing serious threats due to reckless funding cuts. Tainting science with politics will destroy it altogether. 

As for civic life, allowing political appointees to determine the awarding and use of grants to states and municipalities will put the money that Americans need to fund their schools and maintain their infrastructure in jeopardy. Governors and mayors know the needs of their constituents far better than Washington bureaucrats with a political agenda. We have already seen the deliberate withholding of FEMA from states with Democratic governors. This serves no legitimate purpose and is solely intended to punish the President’s enemies. It is the opposite of good government. 

In short, the proposed changes will do irreparable harm to scientific research and the lives of ordinary Americans and should be rejected. I would further recommend that whoever proposed these rules also be fired and banned from ever working in government again, as they clearly do not recognize the most basic principles of governance.
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Smash Pages @smashpages.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Smash Pages Q&A | Jordan Mechner talks to us about the graphic novel 'Liberty,' which is currently being crowdfunded by Magnetic Press: smashpages.net/2026/07/08/s... @jmechner.bsky.social @magneticpress.bsky.social
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
The chilling part here is that UNT is not even waiting to be told by the state to shut it down, they’re self censoring to avoid the confrontation: www.npr.org/2026/07/12/n...
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An artist brought 'I.C.E. pops' to a Texas campus. The show was shut down in days
The Trump administration's executive orders have meant that administrators are questioning what art can — and can't — be seen on campus.
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Jubilee kicking ass to "Volcano Girls" was exactly what I needed today.
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Smash Pages @smashpages.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Smash Pages Q&A | Matt Kindt talks to us about Flux House and 'Mind MGMT: New & Improved' smashpages.net/2026/04/21/s... @oni-press.bsky.social @mattkindt.bsky.social
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
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PBS Was a ‘Cultural Life Vest’ for Kids Like Me Before the Internet. The Fight to Keep Public Media Alive Feels Personal.
From late-night “Doctor Who” to “Monty Python,” PBS beamed in the wider world to kids in Texas.
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Shane M. Bailey @shanembailey.com · 06/01/2026
One of my favorite people, @jkparkin.bsky.social, posted his favorite comics of 2025 and i agree with just about all of them. While I'm not writing for Smash Pages much lately. I'm happy i have them as friends. I can't imagine not having the crew at @smashpages.bsky.social to talk to about comics.
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My favorite comics of 2025
And some graphic novels, too.
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Nice haul of graphic novels arrived today by creators I like, but also by people I like:
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Smash Pages @smashpages.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
'Don’t blame me, I voted for Lex': A quick history of a billionaire's brief presidency, by @tombondurant.bsky.social: smashpages.net/2025/02/05/d...
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
I haven't tested this yet, but I look forward to doing so: arstechnica.com/google/2025/...
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“Just give me the f***ing links!”—Cursing disables Google’s AI overviews
The latest trick to stop those annoying AI answers is also the most cathartic.
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Smash Pages @smashpages.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Smash Pages' @jkparkin.bsky.social shares his favorite comics and graphic novels of 2024: smashpages.net/2025/01/08/m...
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
As a matter of fact, I do like this song: thebarbedwire.com/2024/12/16/e...
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Everyone Hates This Christmas Song. Except Texans. - The Barbed Wire
Of course Texas always has to do its own thing — even when it comes to Christmas music.  Apparently, our favorite holiday anthem is none other than “Feliz Navidad,” José Feliciano’s 1970 bilingual ban...
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Michel Fiffe @michelfiffe.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
New Warriors
New Warriors
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
If you're interested in the crazy shit that happens in Texas, the Barbed Wire is a great indie news outlet.
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Congrats! Ken Paxton Celebrates 100th Stupid Lawsuit Against Nation - The Barbed Wire
Say what you will about Ken Paxton, but he keeps himself busy. The Texas attorney general cranks out lawsuits (and press releases about those lawsuits) in a truly impressive fashion, as he continues t...
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
WHAT!
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The Onion Buys Alex Jones’s Infowars Out of Bankruptcy
The satirical news site planned to turn Infowars into a parody of itself, mocking “weird internet personalities” who peddle conspiracy theories and health supplements.
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Doom recruits Thunderbolt Ross as his secretary of defense, kind of. Not the worst choice made this week ...
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 28/09/2024
I did a Q&A with @mckelvie.bsky.social that's up on the @dstlry.bsky.social website, talking about his new comic 'One for Sorrow,' which he wrote and drew: dstlry.co/blogs/news/j...
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Jamie McKelvie Q&A: Mystery, Murder, and Gothic Victorian Splendor of
Acclaimed British comic book artist Jamie McKelvie returns to both writing and illustrating with One for Sorrow, his first DSTLRY series and his first creator-owned series in over a decade. Set agains...
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 24/07/2024
I did this interview with Joe Henderson and Lee Garbett for the @dstlry.bsky.social blog on their new comic, 'The Big Burn,' the first issue of which came out today. Pick it up; it's hella fun! dstlry.co/blogs/news/1...
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10 Questions with The Big Burn's Joe Henderson & Lee Garbett
All hell breaks loose today with the launch of The Big Burn #1—Joe Henderson, Lee Garbett, and Simon Bowland's slick heist-in-hell thriller. These pages smolder with chemistry as they follow Carlie an...
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Smash Pages @smashpages.bsky.social · 12/07/2024
Bloodhunting 3 | The Smash Pages crew, including @shanembailey.bsky.social, Tom Bondurant + @jkparkin.bsky.social, talk about Blood Hunt #3 and #4: smashpages.net/2024/07/12/b...
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Tom Fowler @tomfowler.bsky.social · 31/05/2024
Calvin and Hobbes.
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Chris Schweizer @ NCAF & NYCC @schweizercomics.bsky.social · 27/05/2024
Some Usagi supporting characters I've drawn for folks over the last few years
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 23/05/2024
Last day of school for my son. He went to school sick the first week, then spent most of Jan at home because of flu and bronchitis. Had to make up time before and after school because Texas is stupid. Has had all A’s all year. Wouldn’t you know it … woke up sick today.
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Smash Pages @smashpages.bsky.social · 14/05/2024
Smash Pages Q&A | 'Harsh Prospect' creator Will Tempest talks to @jkparkin.bsky.social about the horror/science fiction webcomic-turned-graphic novel: smashpages.net/2024/05/14/s...
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Smash Pages @smashpages.bsky.social · 08/05/2024
Bloodhunting 1: The Smash Pages crew discusses the explosive start of Marvel's vampire-infested summer event: smashpages.net/2024/05/08/b... @shanembailey.bsky.social @jkparkin.bsky.social
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Smash Pages @smashpages.bsky.social · 03/05/2024
Smash Pages Q&A | Josh Hicks talks with @jkparkin.bsky.social about his new graphic novel, 'Hotelitor,' which is about a giant robot-shaped hotel and the characters who inhabit it: smashpages.net/2024/05/03/s...
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2024
Hey @cmautner.bsky.social congrats! This is awesome news: www.tcj.com/my-last-sigh/
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Zack Quaintance @zackquaintance.bsky.social · 30/04/2024
Only ~60 hrs left to get your copy and help us make Vol 2 ASAP
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Shane M. Bailey @shanembailey.com · 26/04/2024
I really like this cover too Uncanny X-Men #1 by David Marquez but @jkparkin.bsky.social had a really funny comment that he wants to see this from another point of view and now I need someone to commission that. Lol
Uncanny X-Men #1 by David Marquez
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Francesco Francavilla @ffrancavilla.bsky.social · 18/04/2024
Remembering the late, great "ROWDY" RODDY PIPER on what would have been his 70th birthday.
Roddy Piper in John Carpenter's movie THEY LIVE with the aliens in the background
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Zack Quaintance @zackquaintance.bsky.social · 18/04/2024
Tonight is the halfway point of the campaign! Tomorrow we wake up for part 2, and man would it be nice to wake up with a new backer Death of Comics Bookcase fts. Nick Cagnetti, PJ Holden, Anna Readman, and more! 6 stories, 48 pages, 1 epic demise. Live now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/zac...
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Death of Comics Bookcase, Vol. 1
48 pages, 6 stories, 1 epic demise. Art by Nick Cagnetti, PJ Holden, Luke Horsman, Ryan Lee, Anna Readman, & Pat Skott.
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Smash Pages @smashpages.bsky.social · 10/04/2024
Smash Pages Q&A | S.E. Case talks with @jkparkin.bsky.social about the crowdfunding campaign for the webcomic 'Rigsby WI,' which is coming to print from Iron Circus Comics: smashpages.net/2024/04/10/s... @ironcircuscomics.bsky.social @secase.bsky.social
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 02/03/2024
Sarah Byam and Clover Press are bringing 'Billi 99,' one of Tim Sale's early projects, back to print via Kickstarter. Read my interview with her here: smashpages.net/2024/02/28/s...
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Mark Waid Should Be Working Instead @markwaid.bsky.social · 02/03/2024
Younger comics creators, you need to know this: if a small indy publisher makes you think you can be "blacklisted from the industry" for requesting monies owed you, they're lying, full-stop. They don't have that kind of power. In fact, I'm hard-pressed to think of anyone who does. Fight back.
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Steve Lieber @stevelieberart.bsky.social · 02/03/2024
Upcoming Batman variant cover. Line art by me, color by @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social
Color comic book cover of Batman brooding in a chair inside Wayne Manor. He is batspreading
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 01/03/2024
These guys are a lot of fun, and they provided some great visuals to go with the interview.
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 12/10/2023
Growing up, my older brother and I bonded over comics, and one of our favorites was the Paul Levitz/Keith Giffen Legion of Super-Heroes. The Great Darkness Saga in particular was a high point of my early comic book reading.
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 21/09/2023
I see that Banned Book Week is coming up Oct. 1. This year, every week has felt like Banned Book Week.
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 01/09/2023
I spoke with Mat Groom about the new Inferno Girl Red graphic novel currently up on Kickstarter, as well as some of his current favorite tokusatsu and boarding school dramas.
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Matt Bors @mattbors.bsky.social · 29/08/2023
It's the end of The Nib. I wrote about the great people I worked with who made the publication possible. mattbors.substack.com/p/the-end-of...
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The End of The Nib
After ten years, the comics publication I founded shuts down this Friday.
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JK Parkin @jkparkin.bsky.social · 30/08/2023
I imagine there are a lot of happy Wordle players today.
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Matt Bors @mattbors.bsky.social · 09/08/2023
All 15 issues of The Nib magazine are available to download for free. 1,600 pages of comics.
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All The Nib magazines are free to download — PDFs — The Nib
All 15 issues of the Eisner and Ignatz award-winning magazine available for anyone to download for free. 1,600 pages of comics!
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